Engaging 21st Century Learners There are many different tools, both new and old, which teachers can use to engage kids in high levels of learning. Together we will look at some of the most effective including online simulations, writing strategies, using fiction and non-fiction, primary documents and problem-based learning. Be prepared for a active, hands-on session! You will leave with ideas and materials that can impletmented immediately with your students.
Reading & Writing in Social Studies "Students often struggle to understand the increasingly complex content and vocabulary presented in social studies. Frustrated teachers often feel that it is easier to just cover the information presented instead of working to help students make meaningful connections. Effective strategies increase student learning and build scores on standardized social studies reading and writing tests." Glenn W
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Engaging 21st Century Learners
There are many different tools, both new and old, which teachers can use to engage kids in high levels of learning. Together we will look at some of the most effective including online simulations, writing strategies, using fiction and non-fiction, primary documents and problem-based learning. Be prepared for a active, hands-on session! You will leave with ideas and materials that can impletmented immediately with your students.
Reading & Writing in Social Studies
"Students often struggle to understand the increasingly complex content and vocabulary presented in social studies. Frustrated teachers often feel that it is easier to just cover the information presented instead of working to help students make meaningful connections. Effective strategies increase student learning and build scores on standardized social studies reading and writing tests." Glenn W
Big List of Problem Based Learning-Edutopia
Project Based Learning-Edutopia
How To Do 11 Techy Things in the New School Year
Making Videos on the Web-A Guide for Teachers
Google for Teachers-Books, Docs, Maps, and More
Google for Teachers II
Digital books written by richardbyrne. Excellent resources, clearly written and posted using Issuu (also another great Web 2.0 tool for students)
Educational Origami
One of my favorite sites. All inclusive. Bloom's Digital Taxonomy, etc.